1,600 House Lots Allocated in Major Housing Drive

The Ministry of Housing has allocated 1,600 house lots in Success, Felicity, Chateau Margot, and Le Ressouvenir under its "Dream Realised" initiative. Region Four alone has over 48,000 pending housing applications. The ministry targets allocating over 50,000 lots by year-end, creating opportunities in construction, hardware supply, and home services.

Opportunity: SMEs in real estate, construction, and home improvement should position themselves for incoming demand.

Starlink Launches in Guyana

Elon Musk’s Starlink has officially started operations in Guyana, offering residential satellite internet for GYD $7,400–$11,000/month. Equipment costs range from $42,000 to $82,000, with national coverage. Officials say this will boost rural connectivity and open new doors for digital commerce and education.
Business Impact: Remote work, online education, and rural e-commerce can now scale more reliably. The tech sector stands to benefit from improved broadband access.

Business Opportunities Based On Today’s Developments

SMALL ENTERPRISE OPPORTUNITIES

1. Compliance & Registration Services for Local Content Certification

With 1,250 companies now registered and government cracking down on “rent-a-citizen” loopholes, there is a rising demand for affordable services to help genuine Guyanese businesses register correctly.
Service offerings could include documentation support, training on compliance, and pre-certification audits.
Ideal for: Legal, accounting, or administrative professionals with a small team.

2. Internet Installation & Support for Rural Users (Starlink Retail & Setup Service)

Starlink’s launch opens the door for tech-savvy micro-businesses to sell, install, and support Starlink units across Guyana, particularly in hinterland and underserved areas.
This could include bundling services like battery backup kits, weatherproofing, and troubleshooting.
Ideal for: IT freelancers, technicians, or electrical workers seeking entry into a high-demand niche.

3. Agri-Based Specialty Product Brands (e.g., condiments, health snacks, teas)

WELift and GCCI’s symposium spotlighted growth in small-scale agro-processing and food branding.
There’s high potential for niche brands that focus on local identity, storytelling, and export readiness.
Ideal for: Women entrepreneurs, home-based cooks, or farmers wanting to scale value-added products.

MEDIUM ENTERPRISE OPPORTUNITIES

1. Hospitality Supply Aggregator (Hotel Procurement Platform)

With increasing female-led businesses gaining hotel supply contracts, there’s room for a platform or wholesale service that connects boutique suppliers (e.g., condiments, décor, amenities) to hotels and resorts.
Solution: Build a procurement dashboard or supply aggregator with consolidated logistics.

2. Starlink Resale & Remote Work Infrastructure Service

Create a company focused on Starlink-enabled digital transformation for businesses — offering bundled internet plans, rural business digitization packages, and consulting for remote work or call centers.
This aligns with the Government’s push for digital economy growth.
Target: Tourism operators, mining/logging sites, and rural schools.

3. Training and Certification Centre for Local Content Workforce

The forecasted addition of 850 new oil and gas hires means there’s demand for job readiness and certification programs in procurement, safety, maintenance, and operations.
A private-sector training center could partner with government programs or offer fast-track credentials.
Ideal for: Entrepreneurs in the education, HR, or technical skills sectors.

LARGE ENTERPRISE OPPORTUNITIES

1. Commercial Logistics & Procurement Hub for Canadian-Guyanese Trade

With the CCC MoU renewed, there’s a clear opportunity to develop a logistics and procurement company specializing in Canadian-Guyanese trade facilitation — offering customs clearance, warehousing, and sourcing of Canadian goods.
Ideal for: Local firms seeking to formalize trade channels with access to capital and warehousing.

2. Infrastructure-Grade Solar & Water Solutions for National Rollout

As power stability and fire safety emerge as national concerns, there’s a need for redundant energy systems and firewater access solutions in rural and industrial areas.
An established firm could provide bundled infrastructure: solar + water trucks + fire response systems.
Funding sources: Could include foreign climate funds or CSR partnerships.

3. Female-Led MSME Accelerator with Venture Support

With 350+ female businesses participating in WELift, the timing is right for a female enterprise accelerator, offering seed capital, mentorship, and export-readiness support.
This could be developed as a public-private partnership with the Ministry of Human Services and international donors.
Ideal for: Investors, financial institutions, or large companies with CSR mandates.

Side Hustle Ideas Based On Today’s Developments

1. Freelance Starlink Installer & Rural Tech Consultant

Opportunity: With Starlink now active across Guyana, rural homes, farms, schools, and small businesses will need help with installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
A single person can start this on evenings or weekends, helping others access the system and charging a setup fee.

Value Add:

• Offer signal testing, mounting services, and Wi-Fi optimization.

• Upsell battery backups or surge protection in rural areas with poor electricity.

• Can grow into a small IT services business over time.

2. Condiment or Agro-Product Micro-Brand for Hotels or Pop-Ups

Opportunity: WELift 5 showed a rise in women-led microbrands winning hotel supply deals. Small-batch condiments, herbal teas, or snack products with attractive packaging and local stories are in demand.

Approach:

• Start with 1–2 products using home kitchen compliance.

• Sell at expos or pop-ups, or pitch to local cafes and Airbnbs.

• Use weekends to prep stock and social media to build a following.

Bonus: With many hotels looking for unique Guyanese products, your side hustle could become a supplier to boutique hospitality businesses.

3. NIS Paperwork & Contribution Tracking Service

Opportunity: With the recent announcement of one-off NIS grants and growing frustration over short contributions, there’s demand for someone who can help pensioners track, verify, and submit their NIS paperwork properly.

How it works:

• Use evenings/weekends to visit or call clients.

• Charge a modest service fee for each completed verification or form submission.

• Market via community Facebook pages and pensioner support groups.

Scalable: Once trusted, this can grow into a small side business handling NIS, GRA, or even Local Content certification support for older citizens or micro-businesses.